Jon Krakauer- Jon Krakauer is a lot like Chris McCandless. We see this throughout the book as he researches about Chris. He develops an emotional connection with Chris as he tracks his footsteps. He does what Chris does and follows in his footsteps. When Krakauer tries to concern devils thumb alone he exhibits the same mindset that Chris had when he went into the Alaskan wilderness alone. We see how adventurous Jon Krakauer is when he is attempting to climb Devils Thumb. Everyone told Krakauer he was crazy to try to climb Devils Thumb alone, but like Chris he wanted to be an individual and climb it alone. Just like Chris, Krakauer risks his life to do something that will make him happy and feel accomplished.
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